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08-31-2003, 04:25 PM
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Blue flower
Hello,
I made this with Derwent Watercolor pencils. Size 8x13, ordinary drawing paper.
I have just received some Prismacolors that I ordered from the USA so my next color pencil painting will be with them!
/Åsa
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08-31-2003, 05:52 PM
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Your hydrangea is beautiful! I would like to seem more contrast in your flower. Contrast!
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08-31-2003, 07:11 PM
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Your hydrangea is beautiful! I would like to seem more contrast in your flower. Contrast!
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 hooray Marilyn...LOL Swefanta I'm always telling Marilyn to add highlights and more contrast to her pieces.
Anyway I did this in photoshop to show you one idea about giving it more contrast, etc. What's happening is your picture is fine, but it lacks dimension. By darkening some areas, and adding more color, you take these from 2d to 3d.
It's most clear as a b/w:
color version done in photoshope:
And here is your original drawing done in grayscale and then my version changed to grayscale:
 
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09-01-2003, 04:16 PM
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cool..a sea of flowers!!
fabulous point of view..
Arlene's suggestion is perfect..it's just the touch it needs to finish this off beautifully!!
I love the colours you have chosen and awesome detail without losing the whole perspective..
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09-01-2003, 04:18 PM
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I forgot to say it really is an excellent start...just take it further.
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09-01-2003, 04:27 PM
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Åsa... Welcome!
Apart from the need for contrast, your blues are beautiful!!!
If you used ordinary drawing paper, I guess you didn't wet the WS Derwent pigment, right? Have you tried these pencils wet? Have you tried other WS CPs?
(Edit) Forgot to tell you how great are the photos you have posted in the Ref Library!!! Thanks! 
Last edited by frida : 09-01-2003 at 04:34 PM.
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09-02-2003, 01:32 AM
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Thanks for your comments!
Yes, it looks good with more contrast. I did not dare to use the dark colors as my ref- picture was very pale.
I'm not really sure what to do... I think I want this one quite soft and light in color. Have to let it be for a while and think about it.
You are right, I did not wet my Derwent watercolor pencils. I have tried that, but I wasn't so happy with the result.
Yesterday I started with a new painting with my new Prismacolors, fun - but they break so easily when I try to sharpen them 
/Åsa
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09-02-2003, 01:59 AM
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soft is fine, but you need some darks and highlights to give it dimension...otherwise it reads as a flat image...more of a decorative piece.
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09-02-2003, 11:57 AM
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This really nice however, I agree with Arlene, it does seem to need a little more contrast.
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09-03-2003, 03:53 PM
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Originally posted by gemmag
This really nice however, I agree with Arlene, it does seem to need a little more contrast.
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I agree, but it has alot of depth, well done!!
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09-04-2003, 10:40 PM
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Very nicely done hydrangeas. I just love the color of these flowers. I have derwent wc pencils but mostly use them for detail on my watercolor paintings. You've done a great job using them.
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09-04-2003, 11:07 PM
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the added contrast does make it a better composition. Lovely work 
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09-05-2003, 03:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by sweFanta
Yesterday I started with a new painting with my new Prismacolors, fun - but they break so easily when I try to sharpen them
/Åsa
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A couple of things I've found to help with keeping Prismacolors sharpened without breaking
- If you use a manual sharpener: turn the pencil at a slow steady pace. Make sure you are feeling no resistance from the sharpener before removing the pencil.
- If you are using an electric sharpener: Stabilize the sharpener with your free hand as even the slightest wobble can break the wax. Sharpen in very short bursts, letting go of the pencil before releasing the sharpener button. This keeps the wax from snapping if it is caught up in the blade when it stops moving.
- With either type of sharpener: concentrate on keeping the barrel of the pencil perfectly straight when sharpening and don't press too hard into the sharpener. The slightest twitch of your hand can break the wax of a Prismacolor.
Hope this helps,
Shane
Last edited by sdkeene : 09-05-2003 at 03:33 AM.
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